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Prepared Childbirth from Duke Women's Health Associate/Maternal Fetal Medicine/Durham OB
Registration open
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Register today for this innovative, weekend series at Duke Health Center Southpoint and learn about signs and stages of labor, active coaching techniques, vaginal and complete cesarean birth education, birth plan consultations, pain management, and more.
Space is limited so register early by calling 919-970-0024 (or email hoyu.pan@duke.edu )
Stroke Support Group
Registration open
1:00PM
The Stroke Survivor Support Group offers education, support and resources for individuals who have been affected by stroke. Survivors, family members, caregivers...
Motherhood: The New Reality Show
Registration open
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bring the baby, pack a lunch and join other new moms as we brainstorm tips on infant care and surviving motherhood. We will discuss coping strategies for the developmental milestones of infants, provide lactation support, offer suggestions for transitioning back to work and share resources for staying home full-time.
This class/support group is targeted to moms who are 2 – 12 weeks post-delivery, however, any new mother is welcome as often as you like. Classes are facilitated by an RN/Lactation Consultant. Often Duke Pediatricians/Residents are able to join us. One-time $10 fee for all the sessions a mom chooses to attend.
Genitourinary Cancers Support Group
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This support group is for patients of genitourinary cancers and their family members. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month.
Look Good...Feel Better
Registration open
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Durham Regional Hospital is pleased to offer Look Good Feel Better, a free American Cancer Society program that teaches women beauty techniques while they undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Thoracic Oncology Support Group
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This support group is for patients and families coping with lung cancer, head and neck cancers, or sarcoma. Meetings are held every Tuesday.
Art Therapy Group
Registration open
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cancer patients are invited to join us for an art therapy group. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Breast Cancer Support Group
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Cancer Center is offering a breast cancer support group designed for any breast cancer patient. The group provides a place where patients can meet others going through similar experiences and can gain support and friendship. This is an informal group that meets the 2nd Tuesday night each month from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Cancer and Diabetes Support Group
Registration open
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn how managing diabetes can help reduce risk of infection, prevent cancer treatment interruptions, and improve quality of life. Meetings are held every Wednesday in the 0 Level Conference Room of the Duke Cancer Center from 11:00-12:00.
Guided Relaxation
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy deep relaxation, stress relief and benefits of meditation without prior experience. When practiced regularly, these activities lead to a reduction in your everyday stress levels and boost in your feelings of joy and serenity. These guided meditations are located in the Quiet Room on the 0 Level of the Duke Cancer Center. Sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Lions Club Vision Screening
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Duke Eye Center, in partnership with the Durham Lions Club and area Kroger grocery stores, present a free vision screening. The screening includes vision, a glaucoma pressure test, and brief examination by a Duke ophthalmology resident. Please note that because a full dilated exam cannot be done at the screening, prescriptions are not given out.
Tai Chi
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) uses flowing movements performed in a slow, focused manner and is accompanied by deep breathing. Instructor John Hillson, RN, ONC, CHPN will guide you through this graceful self-paced form of exercise that is now used for stress reduction and for a variety of other health conditions. These sessions are located in the Quiet Room on the 0 Level of the Cancer Center and are held on the 2nd and forth Thursday of the month. No registration is needed. For more information call (919) 681-2928 or e-mail Kristy.Everette@Duke.edu.
Breastfeeding Class
Registration open
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn important strategies for establishing effective breastfeeding; positioning; recognizing possible challenges and avoiding potential barriers to breastfeeding. A short discussion related to pumping is included, but this is covered in-depth in Motherhood group. DAD/SUPPORT PERSON ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.